NOUN
Schmetterling/ˈʃmɛtɐlɪŋ/butterfly
Schmetterling is a German noun that means butterfly. It is pronounced /ˈʃmɛtɐlɪŋ/. As a noun it takes the article "der", with the plural form "Schmetterlinge".
Definitions
1.a flying insect with large, often colorful wings(zoology)
a.any member of the order Lepidoptera with broad, often brightly colored wings
Der Schmetterling setzte sich auf eine Blume.—The butterfly landed on a flower.
Declension
Gendermasculine
| Singular | Plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nominative | der Schmetterling | die Schmetterlinge |
| Genitive | des Schmetterlings | der Schmetterlinge |
| Dative | dem Schmetterling | den Schmetterlingen |
| Accusative | den Schmetterling | die Schmetterlinge |
Frequently asked questions
- What does "Schmetterling" mean in English?
- "Schmetterling" means butterfly. It is a German noun.
- How do you pronounce "Schmetterling"?
- "Schmetterling" is pronounced /ˈʃmɛtɐlɪŋ/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
- Is "Schmetterling" der, die, or das?
- "Schmetterling" is a masculine noun, so it takes the article "der".
- What is the plural of "Schmetterling"?
- The plural of "Schmetterling" is "Schmetterlinge".
- What part of speech is "Schmetterling"?
- "Schmetterling" is a noun in German.
